Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Distillery manager crowned whisky icon of the year
A distillery manager from Speyside has been crowned the best in Scotland as part of Whisky Magazine’s Icons of Whisky 2019 awards. Sandy McIntyre, who is distillery manager for Tamdhu Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, near Aberlour, was named whisky icon of the year at a special awards ceremony in Edinburgh. Sandy joined Ian Macleod…
Read MoreNew Moxy Hotel gets ready to fly in the capital
Marriott’s lifestyle brand Moxy Hotels has confirmed the opening of its first Edinburgh hotel on January 23 next year. Located at Edinburgh Airport, the new hotel will have 230 rooms and promises to offer something quite unlike any other hotel currently housed at the site. Creating 36 jobs, it is the first of two Moxy…
Read MoreShoppers on foot spend more than those who drive there
New research shows that Christmas shoppers who walk to high streets could be spending more than those who drive there. Living Streets Scotland, part of the UK charity for everyday walking, has launched its updated research, The Pedestrian Pound in Edinburgh this week. A review of academic evidence in the report shows that shoppers on…
Read MoreWinter garden bar launches at The Botanics
The Gateway Restaurant at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is transforming its outdoor area in to a winter wonderland, with a new bar opening in time for the festive season. The Winter Garden Bar at The Botanics offers a cosy spot for guests to enjoy a Christmas drink during December. Coinciding with the start of…
Read More15 Scots showcase craftsmanship at London event
Craft Scotland have revealed the designers and makers selected to be showcased at Collect, the international art fair for modern craft and design in London. From 28 February to 3 March 2019, the Craft Scotland gallery will showcase covetable artworks in silversmithing and goldsmithing, furniture making, ceramics, glass and metal. A mixture of established artists…
Read MoreBakery’s sweet and savouries are Manna from heaven
My son and I stopped into The Manna House Bakery in South Queensferry for lunch on a wet and windy Saturday afternoon. The staff were friendly and welcoming. There were a huge range of savoury options – pasta bakes, paninis and wholesome soups, all served with a selection of tasty breads. I chose the vegetarian pasta…
Read MoreHidden Door looks to secure festival’s future funding
Alternative arts festival Hidden Door is issuing a final rallying call for support to secure its future. The campaign has already raised over ÂŁ20,000 through online donations, and the festival has revealed more about its plans for the next two years, should they hit their target. Hidden Door hopes to run a smaller weekender event…
Read MoreAn A-Listed property overlooking the harbour
An outstanding A Listed manse dating from 1590 has been brought to the Scottish property market. Offered for sale by Galbraith, Melville Manse is thought to date from 1590 when the house was built on land donated by the Laird of Anstruther. The property is believed to have become the Manse of Anstruther Easter in 1713…
Read MorePortrait gallery will showcase 48 impressive pictures
The 2018 BP Portrait Award exhibition, which opens at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery this week, will feature 48 stand-out works. Opening on Saturday, 15 December, this will include An Angel at my Table by Miriam Escofet, which took this year’s first prize. An Angel at my Table shows Escofet’s elderly mother seated at her…
Read MoreA festive dynamic dining experience awaits
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian’s dynamic dining experiences, the hotel will be holding its third Moveable Food evening next week. On Wednesday 12 December, to celebrate the season this themed dining experience will definitely have a festive twist, guests are taken on a gastronomic tour over four courses and paired wines around each of…
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